Swiss justice authorities Thursday pinned down Merouane Benahmed, former member of the Algerian Armed Islamic Group, on the run from French authorities that had put him under house arrest. The 43-years old man was arrested at Vallorbe, in the canton of Vaud as he showed up at a Swiss registration center to apply for political […]
Newly elected Senegalese president Bassirou Faye started a regional visit with Mali and Burkina Faso in a bid to strengthen ties with neighbors that quit the regional bloc ECOWAS in protest over sanctions following their consecutive coups. In Bamako, Faye held talks on the ECOWAS with Mali’s leader Col. Assimi Goita. Following the talks, he […]
Danish shipping giant Maersk has announced plans to halt its direct cargo shipping route between South Africa and the United States, effective October 1, 2025. The decision is expected to significantly impact South African exporters, who will now face longer transit times and higher logistics costs. According to a company notice sent to clients earlier […]
